**We're taking a break for the summer! We look forward to bringing you more content about dogs and supporting your community in the fall!

In part 2 of their conversation, Danielle and Dr. Jung discuss sterilizing your dog and the data behind when and why owners might sterilize their dogs.

Be sure to establish a relationship with a trusted veterinarian to make the best decisions for your dog's health.

Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009.

Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

Danielle is joined by Dr. Angela Jung, local veterinarian, to discuss the importance of critical thinking around pet care, grain free dog food, vaccinations, preventative care, and more!

Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009.

Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

For part 2 of their conversation, Danielle and Erin are joined by Drea Dalzell. Drea shares about her transition from the Southwest to Minnesota and the many roles she holds in her life. The group also discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit organizations like CIC.

Big thanks to Drea for sharing your story and all of your wisdom!

**As a correction: Erin misspoke. Rather than Equanimity, Drea's work is through the lens of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity.

Be sure to listen to Drea's podcast "Live True" and find her on Instagram @live.true.active

Danielle and Erin are joined by generous and powerful human being, Drea Dalzell. Drea shares her incredible path through recovery, her time in prison, and how her dogs have supported her in her journey.

Be sure to listen to Drea's podcast "Live True" and find her on Instagram @live.true.active

From Drea:

Born in New Mexico, raised in Arizona, now a Minnesota transplant. I have lived in MN for 8 years. I have an older brother, who is one of my best friends. My parents are divorced, but both are very active in my life. I moved to MN because of my wonderful husband, who I met in AZ while he was attending school. We moved in 2012, and live in Sartell/St. Cloud.

I am a recovering alcoholic of 10 years, I once struggled with addiction and the true feeling of non-belonging. As I have moved into a life of sobriety, I learned about the importance of community, especially a community of strong women. I am very particular about the relationships that I keep these days. Sobriety has brought me to a yoga practice, self reflection and growth, and most importantly turning that outward. I am the mother to two beautiful little girls, Eva (4) and Aria (2). By day, I work in the busy payroll industry, by night I am a game changer. I recently started a podcast of my own, nowhere near expert level, but I'm working on finding where and how I want my voice to be heard. I know deep down that I have a purpose to share and work in community, but I am only now working on the how and why. I have been married for 5 years, and have be together with my husband for almost 10. He has taught me the value of information, process and animal facts. He's a pretty amazing dude.

In a nutshell, my motto is "Live true." Depth and raw authenticity is my jam. I'm about breaking down walls, and building up relationships.

In celebration of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th, we're sharing rescue stories from some of our CIC therapy dog teams.

Thank you to Carrie, Lauren, Sarah, and Erin for sharing their stories!

This week Danielle and Mark are joined by Steve Burke. Steve is a chaplain at Union Gospel Mission - Twin Cities and one of CIC's amazing therapy dog volunteers.

The team discuss the path that led Steve to become a chaplain, how CIC's programming supports residents at UGM, and the impact that Steve's dog and the other CIC dogs leave on the folks at UGM.

You can find out more about Union Gospel Mission and support their mission by visiting https://www.ugmtc.org/

Danielle and Mark went on the road for this episode!

Live from Sundown Ranch, Team CIC is joined by our superstar guest, Jayme Dow. Jayme shares with Danielle the details behind starting Sundown Ranch, her plans for the ranch's future, and her insight on raising puppies. Plus, Danielle gets real about what it's like to watch a whole litter of Border Collie puppies for a day!

Be sure to find Sundown Border Collies on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Sundown-Border-Collies-397457347006678 and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sundown_border_collies/

This week's episode is part 2 of Danielle and Erin's conversation with Jayme Dow from Sundown Border Collies. Jayme has been raising and breeding Border Collies for almost 15 years and believes strongly in community outreach and education for dog owners.

In their conversation Jayme shares about the importance of educating dog owners and shares her knowledge on dog sterilization.

Team CIC is excited to add a Sundown Border Collie to the family!

You can find out more about Jayme's work and Sundown Border Collies through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sundown-Border-Collies-397457347006678

In this week's super exciting episode, Danielle and Erin are joined by Jayme Dow. Jayme is the owner and operator of Sundown Border Collies and has been raising and breeding Border Collies for almost 15 years. Sundown Border Collies believes strongly in community outreach and education and is involved with educational programs through a non profit veterinary clinic in Siren, WI.

Jayme shares her experience as a breeder, working with herding dogs, and advice she has for folks who are considering a pup from a breeder or rescue.

You can find out more about Sundown Border Collies through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sundown-Border-Collies-397457347006678

This week Danielle and Mark are joined by Candice Wheeler, CIC volunteer and local radio personality with KQRS. The three talk about how Candice and her pup GiGi became a therapy dog team plus Candice shares her love of rock and roll and her upcoming endeavor with her Black Sabbath cover band!

You can connect with Candice via social media

*Instagram: @thediceler

*Facebook: Candice Ashley Wheeler

*Twitter: @thediceler

*TikTok: @candiceashleywheeler

Want to sponsor a Camp CIC student? Click the link and make a donation today! https://www.givemn.org/story/3l7dqf

Interested in signing up a student for Camp CIC? Check it out! https://canineinspiredchange.org/camp-cic

Want to hear more from our producer, Mark Stary? Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/mark.stary.7